Door Lock & Handle Replacement

Exitoso & Co is the place to go to for all your door lock and handle replacement needs. We are experts in all types of door and window repairs, and we will do our very best to service your window & door repair needs every time. We stock replacement hardware for all the leading brands of door locks and door handles referred to as furniture in the trade. If you have discontinued or obscure door furniture we can in most cases retro-fit or swap out door locks or handles with hardware that is currently available. If necessary we can source hardware from suppliers overseas.

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Door locks and handles are obviously important, but most of us don’t think about their importance until you experience a problem with them. All door locks & handles will everntually experience operating problems as a result of wear & tear, environmental pollution, UV exposure, chemical exposure or lack of cleaning & servicing. Investing in good quality hardware, cleaning and servicing them on a regular basis will give your hardware improved longevity. Door locks & handles are not all made the same. The fabrication material of the locks & handles will obviously affect their longevity. High quality door locks and handles made form high quality materials will be more durable and is likely to last for years.

Locks & handles and hardware in general exposed to salt air and water will develop pitting over time and some may corrode. The proximity to coastal conditions will determine how often you need to clear and service your door locks & handles. It is recommended that clearning be done at least fortnightly and servicing every 3-6 months. It’s always the best policy to install the best locks you can, and then you’ll experience fewer problems later.

We can help you replace your locks and door handles with quality hardware call Exitoso & Co for fast, professional, and friendly service.

Sliding Door Roller Replacement

Exitoso & Co is also the company to choose to help you with sliding door roller replacement. If your sliding door roller isn’t functioning properly, the door is getting jammed on the track, is difficult to slide we can fix this kind of problem for you quickly and affordably.

There is a common misconception that sliding doors are difficult to slide due to their size and weight. Irrespective of the size your sliding doors should be able to slide with just a slight push – even with one finger. Essentially, the sliding door should glide effortlessly. If your sliding door requires force to open & close the rollers need to be replaced. Roller collapse as a result of age, wear & team and debris on the track, environmental factors can affect the entire operation of the sliding door. The sliding door will drop out of alignment, the door can’t be latched / locked, the door becomes difficult to slide and there may even be a gap at the top allowing the elements in. Whilst it may seem simple to replace the rollers yourself, they can actually be quite complex to do. The correct roller for the size & weight of the door and its coastal position is important and these commercial grade rollers are often not available at your local hardware store. Once the rollers are replaced they need to be adjusted to sit in the frame correctly, so the doors glide smoothly. Roller deterioration or collapse is often left until the door no longer opens and closes. This can result in more damage to the door, track, and make the problem much worse. The end result will be a costlier repair that could have been prevented.

With proper care, your roller should last longer than the manufactures’ warranty period before they need replacing. Sand, dog hair and dirty in the tracks are some of the leading causes of roller deterioration. Vacuuming the tracks to remove debris and washing down the sliding doors and hardware regularly will improve the longevity of the rollers. Don’t leave roller replacement till the last minute, call Exitoso & Co for help. We will promptly repair or replace the roller and get the door running smoothly again.

Sliding Door Track Repair & Capping

Damage to sliding door tracks is a common problem caused by roller collapse. The sliding door will drop out of alignment and becomes difficult to slide open & closed. Over time the doors become more difficult to operate and more and more force is applied to open and close the doors. The misalignment means that that you have a metal on metal effect causing friction and gauging of the tracks. The sliding doors and make a loud grinding or screeching sound when they are forced open & closed. It can also cause the sliding door to jump off the tracks. This kind of damage needs to be repaired before the rollers can be replaced. If the track is not repaired or capped it will lead to roller damage again. This means more expense in the long run. This is why it is important to call in the professionals when it comes to track repair or track capping.

Exitoso & Co, are the leading experts in track repairs & cappings. We have an extensive range of track capping sizes and grooves. If your sliding doors are experiencing any of these symptoms don’t wait, call us today!

Screen Door Roller Replacement

Exitoso & Co is also the company to choose to help you with screen door roller replacement. If your screen door is getting jammed, jumping off the track, is difficult to slide we can fix this kind of problem for you quickly and affordably.

Screen door roller replacement is much the same as sliding door roller replacement with the exception of the type of rollers. Screen rollers can vary based on the type of screen door. However, the screen door should glide effortlessly and not require force to operate. Roller collapse happens for the same reasons as sliding door rollers – age, wear & team, debris on the track and environmental factors. Cleaning the tracks regularly is important to preserve the life of the rollers. Dog hair & sand are two of the leading causes of roller collapse and often the screen door tracks are neglected when it comes to regular cleaning with proper care, your roller should last longer than the manufactures’ warranty period before they need replacing.

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Rachel, Potts Point

OMG thank you so much! I know you didn’t replace the sliding doors, just fixed it but they working like never before! Life changing really LOL! Thank you Guida for following up.

Jeff, Maroubra

I have had the pleasure of using Exitoso to service my sliding doors. From making the appointment to finishing the job was both a seamless and professional experience . The door was transformed from a scrape to a smooth glide as well an installing an ingenious new locking device that works extremely well. Highly recommend […]